Halifax's Most Beautiful People

Halifax's Most Beautiful People








People magazine is out with its list of the Most Beautiful People. We want to start our own list. Help us compile a list of the Most Beautiful People in the HRM. To start the ball rolling, we have a couple of suggestions. How 'bout Breakfast Televisions Maria Panopolis or former Liberal Leader Danny Graham. (pictured above)Starr Dobson and Bruce Frisco, Dr. Jean Fransios Legare, Dr. Konstantin Lorenz, Liz Rigney, Neville MacKay and Danny Graham.

Seriously, AMAZING LOOK A LIKE

TMZ.COM has everyone buzzing tonight about a series of photos taken of a man in NewOrleans who looks alot like Tupac Shakur.


[left: Tupac Shakur/ right: someone who looks AMAZINGLY like the late actor/rapper]

In spite of the widely-circulated Shakur autopsy photos, rumours still pop up from time-to-time that maybe Shakur is actually alive and in hiding. Playing a role in this speculation is the more than four posthumous releases of new material which is pretty impressive for a man dead for 13 years...or is he?

Ketchup Cake

Great Canadian Heinz Ketchup Cake

Prep Time: 20 minutes Email this Recipe
Cook Time: 30 minutes Print this Recipe
Serves: 12 My CookBook (+)

Ingredients:

2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour
2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder
1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) cinnamon
1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda
1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground ginger
1/2 cup (125 mL) Heinz Tomato Ketchup
1/2 cup (125 mL) water
2 tbsp (30 mL) red food colouring
3/4 cup (175 mL) butter, softened
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) packed dark brown sugar
2 eggs
Frosting
6 oz (175 g) brick-style cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup (175 mL) butter, softened
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
4 cups (1 L) icing sugar (about 1 lb/500g bag)


Preparation:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease two 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper. Stir the flour with the baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg and ginger into a bowl. Stir the ketchup, water and colouring in a separate bowl. Set aside.

Beat the butter and blend in the sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in the eggs. Add the flour mixture and ketchup mixture. Beat on low, scraping down the bowl as needed, until combined. Increase the speed to medium-high and beat for 1 minute. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30 minutes or until the centre springs back when touched lightly. Cool the cakes for 15 minutes before turning onto a rack to cool completely.

Frosting: Beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla on medium speed for 2 minutes or until smooth. Gradually beat in the sugar on low, scraping the bowl as needed. Beat on high until fluffy. Frost between the cake layers and over the sides and top of the cake. Makes 12 servings.

NINE WAYS TO LIVE 100 YEARS!

Researchers have discovered that people who live to be 100 years old share certain traits in how they eat, sleep, exercise, and deal with stress. Here are nine things they do to stay healthy that can help you make it to the century mark too . . .

#1.) DON'T RETIRE. People tend to gain weight after they retire, which makes the risk of chronic disease skyrocket. People who live to be 100 retire later in life and stay active afterward by volunteering and working outdoors.

#2.) FLOSS EVERY DAY. A 2008 study showed that daily flossing reduces the amount of bacteria in your mouth. This bacteria is thought to enter the bloodstream and trigger inflammation in the arteries, which is a major risk factor for heart disease.

#3.) KEEP MOVING. Exercise is the only real fountain of youth that exists. It's like maintaining your car: You don't have to do it, but your car will definitely run better if you do. You don't need to be a body builder to see the effects.

--In fact, people who see the biggest payoffs from exercise are the ones who go from doing nothing to taking a 30-minute walk once a day.

#4.) EAT A FIBER-RICH CEREAL FOR BREAKFAST. Getting a serving of whole-grains each morning helps maintain stable blood sugar levels throughout the day. And that can drastically lower your chances of developing diabetes

#5.) GET AT LEAST SIX HOURS OF SLEEP. Instead of skimping on sleep to add more hours to your day, get enough sleep and add years to your life. Six hours a night is the bare minimum. And people who reach the century mark make sleep a top priority.

#6.) CONSUME WHOLE FOODS, NOT SUPPLEMENTS. People who eat fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain breads age more slowly. There's no evidence that vitamins and supplements have the same anti-aging effect.

#7.) BE LESS NEUROTIC. People who live to be 100 years old don't internalize stress or dwell on things. They're great at rolling with the punches. It's hard to change the way you react to stress, but things like yoga, exercise, meditation and deep breathing can help.

#8.) BE A CREATURE OF HABIT. Centenarians tend to live by strict routines. They maintain a healthy diet and take part in the same kinds of activities their whole lives. Going to bed and waking up at the same time each day is a good start.

#9.) STAY CONNECTED. Being social helps people avoid depression, which can lead to premature death. In fact, some experts think that the biggest benefit elderly people get from exercise is the social interaction that often comes with it.

--Whether that's going for a walk with a friend or taking a group exercise class, staying connected to other people will keep you around longer . . . maybe even a hundred years.

Here Are 6 Tips to Control Your Cravings.

We all know that summer is coming ... and we all want to drop a few (or several) pounds before we hit the beach. But all too often food cravings overpower the best of intentions. So how do we control those pesky cravings and have diet success? The April issue of Women's Health offered some tips from a weight loss coach and nutritionist

Here Are 6 Tips to Control Your Cravings:

1. Banish hunger. Eat regular meals that include complex carbs, protein, and a little healthy fat -- this combo will keep your blood sugar steady and keep you from feeling famished.
2. Identify triggers. Ever try to give up a bad habit? Triggers can sabotage even the strictest dieter. Keep a food log and record your moods, stressors, and pre-meal hunger. You should be able to see what sends you to the cookie jar -- and learn to avoid it.
3. Wait it out. Wait 20 minutes after a stressor -- it takes that much time for brain chemicals to re-balance after a stress-attack.
4. Drink something. The brain sometimes tells you it's hungry when you could actually use some H2O. Try a glass of water or a cup of herb tea and see if the craving passes.
5. Blow it off. If you absolutely must stick something in your mouth ... make it sugar free gum. One study shows that gum-chewers had less cortisol (the stress hormone) than non-chewers.
6. Look on the Light Side. Laughter cuts stress, releases feel-good chemicals, and burns calories (yes, burns calories!) If only there were hilarious work-outs.

OOH, THAT SMELL

Smells have a certain power over us, even if we can't quite put our finger on what it is. But scientists say smells have more impact than we even realize. For example -- did you know a guy's scent can actually help you decode his personality?

According to the Sense of Smell Institute in New York City (yep, it exists!) and reported in an article in Cosmo, the scent a man chooses reveals how he wants people (especially women) to perceive him. Here's a lesson:

If his scent is fresh, zesty, citrusy ... he's uncomplicated and take-charge.
If his scent is rich, spicy, musky ... he's a bit reflective and romantic.
If his scent is light, cool, minty... he's super-social and spontaneous.
If his scent is warm, natural, woody ... he's reserved and refined.

Just Asking ... Do you find yourself attracted to people just because of their scent? Which scents or colognes drive you wild?

Britain's Got Talent Newest Star

The latest sensation on Britain's Got Talent is 10 uear old Holly Steele. Here's her audition:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmmbH7iGzTw

What do you think.